Tuesday, July 1, 2008

balance

So now that C and I kissed and made up, I am looking to take my life to the next level.

Body - Still trying to learn a new sport every year. Swimming and golf are going well. Lots of baby steps as I need to get to the pool and the range to improve. Still, both sports have long-term potential and benefits, so I will continue to take lessons and practice.

The routine is to dabble in two of the following activities each week: ice skating, in-line skating, weight lifting, climbing, swimming, golf, and yoga. Notice that I didn't put down running, but I might start to run at trails near my friends' and co-workers' homes on route to visit them.

Mind - Work is the source of mental challenge right now, but I want to get back into my cultural and intellectual pursuits. Just as I am scheduling social events nonstop, I need to have one night a week at home and read. Currently reading 1421, a book about how the Chinese actually discovered America.

Soul - I have lots of practice in connecting with family and friends and having the support of a large social network. Everything is perfect right now. So what does that means in terms of my spiritual development? I have been visiting Maria regularly, and the discoveries at times surprise me. I welcome the challenge to look deeper into myself and my purpose.

Monday, June 30, 2008

ideal partner

Guy friends often ask me to set them up, especially when they are ready to settle down. I do pride myself on being able to see who would make a good match for someone. However, often the bachelors don't agree with me.

Take the latest guy friend. He is quite successful and got out of a 3-year relationship late last year. Now that he is ready to hit the market again, he asked me for my help.

I immediately mentioned a woman I met through him, since I had marveled at how great they would be together. Even better, that woman was introduced to him previously as a romantic potential. My friend disagrees with this apparent match because the woman is not the independent, strong woman he had in mind for himself.

Having known my friend for almost 6 years, I thought the independent types would not be able to handle his crazy work schedule and robust social calendar. He is always attending or hosting one party or another every Friday and Saturday nights. Even when he was in a relationship, this friend was always out with friends.

Who he needs is a together but sweet woman who is patient and very understanding. That's why I thought of his friend. She is also very cute, but maybe not as flamboyant as his ex.

Well, he promised me that he would ask this woman out, so we'll see if this match works out...